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Francis Sherman Obituary


FRANCIS W. SHERMAN  
On Tuesday October 9, 2012. The beloved husband of Elizabeth E. Sherman; devoted father of Kathleen A. Hutson, Elizabeth A., Francis W., Patrick F., and the late Mark D. Sherman; brother of Patricia Gilchrist and Barbara Sherman. Also survived by 11 grandchildren. Friends are invited to Frank's Life Celebration on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the George P. Kalas Funeral Home, 2973 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Friday, October 12, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 4600 Strathmore Ave., Garrett Park, MD. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USS Alabama Battleship Foundation, Attn: Bill Tunnell, P.O. Box 36601, Mobile, AL 36601. For your convenience an online guest book is available at:www.kalasfuneralhomes.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 10, 2012.

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October 12, 2012

Dear Frank......you made me feel at home and added some delightful pages to my life..........Harris

Randy Chiswell

October 11, 2012

Mr. Sherman always left me with a smile on my face.He will be missed.

michelle jackson

October 11, 2012

i love you mr. sherman

Susan Real

October 10, 2012

To Frank, who was a gracious host at his marina and made everyone feel welcome, and a friend to many. Such people are rare, and he will be missed by so many.

Charlene Ward

October 10, 2012

Such a great man. He has touched so many. Prayers for all.

Linda Josephson

October 10, 2012

To Frank's family - Please accept my deepest condolences. Frank was always so kind, considerate and helpful to me at the marina. Deale will not be the same without him. I know he is in a better place and I am sure that Big Bill was there to welcome him to a peaceful existance in Heaven.

Jennifer and Ramin Faiz

October 10, 2012

Our sincerest condolences during this difficult time.
Rest In Peace, Uncle Frank!

The Staff of Kalas Funeral Homes

October 10, 2012

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